1 271J - The Theory of Operations Management

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Focus on theoretical work for studying operations planning and control problems. Topics vary from year to year, and include supply chain design and coordination, logistic and distribution systems, make-to-order systems, call centers and service operations, procurement, pricing, revenue management, the sales/production interface, inventory theory, flexible manufacturing systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 15.081J or 6.251J, 6.436J; or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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